Sen. Jack Reed not interested in CIA director job

11/13/12 9:43 AM EST

Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), who's regularly mentioned as a potential nominee for top national security posts in the Obama administration, said Tuesday that he's not interested in replacing David Petraeus as director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

"I am extremely privileged to serve Rhode Island in the United States Senate and that is my only goal and aspiration," Reed said in an e-mailed statement responding to a query from POLITICO. "I am sure President Obama will find a highly qualified Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and it will not be me."

Others seen as contenders for the job include acting CIA director Michael Morell, Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan and former Rep. Jane Harman (D-Calif.)